Winds of up to 90km/h are predicted to hit parts of the Illawarra this evening, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
A severe weather warning was issued on Thursday, October 12, ahead of a strong southerly change moving rapidly up the coast during the afternoon and evening.
Damaging winds averaging 60kmh to 70kmh with peak gusts of around 90kmh were possible for exposed areas of the coast between Narooma and Port Kembla.
"Winds will abate following the passage of the change late this afternoon and evening," the Bureau predicted.
Locations which may be affected include Kiama, Huskisson, Ulladulla and Narooma, Moruya Heads and Batemans Bay.
- The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11pm.
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